Startups, SMEs need tax breaks to grow: Aquino

Stephen D. Capillas 07/14/2016

THE government should support rather than make it difficult for startups and small businesses to grow by giving them tax breaks in their first two years of operation, Sen. Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV said Thursday. During…

Cebu officials, traders mixed over PH victory in sea dispute

Nestle L. Semilla, Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/13/2016

LOCAL reactions over the United Nations (UN) ruling favoring the Philippines in its dispute with China over the Spratly Islands were mixed, with Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña saying he was happy the country stood up to…

Coaching seminar for MSME traders on Friday

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/10/2016

MORE than 200 entrepreneurs are expected to learn networking and other aspects of entrepreneurship from business owners, business practitioners and experts on different areas of entrepreneurship in an upcoming free mentoring seminar. Department of Trade and Industry…

‘Swift, Relentless’ action against flooding, traffic

Carmel Loise Matus, Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/06/2016

Newly-appointed Public Works Secretary Mark Villar vowed to address Cebu’s flooding and traffic problems “swiftly and relentlessly.” He said the 55-millimeter rainfall in Cebu that caused massive flooding and traffic gridlocks in many parts of Metro Cebu…

Gov’t move expected to boost business efficiency in Cebu

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/06/2016

The new administration’s plan to implement a 24/7 work schedule on major infrastructure projects in the country will benefit Cebu in terms of the fast tracking of the needed projects that can address traffic and flooding here.…

Business heads back DTI bid for free mall space for MSMEs

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/04/2016

Business leaders in Cebu welcomed the move of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to expose micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to the mainstream market. According to an Inquirer report, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez has…

Floods have dire effect on business, warn Cebu biz leaders

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/02/2016

Local businessmen warned of the dire effects of flooding on Cebu’s economy and urged government officials to act now or suffer worse consequences later. Incoming Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) president Glenn Soco said the…

Deca Homes founder is CCCI’s Entrepreneur of the Year

Victor Anthony V. Silva 06/29/2016

CEBUANO businessman Luis Yu Jr. leads the 2016 Grand Chamber awardees as Entrepreneur of the Year, the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) announced. Yu is the chairman emeritus of 8990 Holdings, Inc. (HOUSE), popularly known…

MSME advocate urges entrepreneurs to start small

Victor Anthony V. Silva 06/26/2016

“SMALL is the new big.” Carl Balita, chairman of the Quezon City chapter of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), cited this marketing trend during last week’s Social Entrepreneurship Conference at the Cebu City Marriott…

Digital laundry start-up outlines expansion plans

Victor Anthony V. Silva 06/26/2016

After its launch early this month, the first digital laundry services provider in the country, eLocker PH, is aiming to expand this year with more tie-ups and more lockers to be set up in various locations all…

Firms told to turn employees into social entrepreneurs

Victor Anthony V. Silva 06/23/2016

A social entrepreneur is encouraging businesses in Cebu to pursue positive behavior change within their organizations to help transform society. Jef Menguin, who is also a leadership adviser, said businesses can engage in social entrepreneurship by starting…

Cebu entrepreneurs urged: Take businesses to next level

Victor Anthony V. Silva 06/22/2016

A business leader in Cebu is encouraging the sector to take advantage of technologies and take business into the next level. Melanie Ng, Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) president, said President-elect Rodridgo Duterte and his…

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